Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

Roll Off Dumpster Driver

Perma-Seal is hiring a dependable Roll Off Driver to safely transport materials to and from job sites throughout the Chicagoland and NW Indiana area. If you're an experienced CDL driver looking...

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  • MV Transportation
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities: P aid T raining C...

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Compliance Specialist - Driver Onboarding

  • Forward Air
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Certification/Licensure: Transportation safety, DOT compliance, or related certifications (e.g., CDS, safety/compliance programs) preferred....

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Cdl A Intermodal Driver

  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Truck Driver with a minimum of two years CDL class A experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six months experience in intermodal or flatbed....

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Driver, Residential

  • Waste Management
  • Rockdale, IL (5 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rockdale, IL (5 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

endorsement Upon Hire or (CDL)-Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air-brake endorsement....

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Driver Non-Cdl

  • White Cap Construction Supply
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Tank Exchange Driver Seasonal

  • Ferrellgas
  • Channahon, IL (7 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Channahon, IL (7 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Join a team that keeps America grilling! Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust...

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Intermodal Company Driver

  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Intermodal Company Drivers (Tanker & Hazmat Preferred) (Elwood IL) We are looking for safe, professional drivers with a Class A CDL, acceptable background, 2 years of overall driving experience...

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CDL OTR Company Driver 65/70 CPM

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 6 days ago

S & S Logistics OTR Company Truck Drivers Earn Up to $2500 Weekly with No Touch Freight! CALL NOW ... * SAP Friendly company *24 Full Months of CDL A Driving Experience Required* *No More Than 3...

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CDL B Night Driver

  • NUCO2 INC.
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago

The schedule for this role is Wednesday- Saturday 3:00 pm-1:00 am* NuCO2 is the largest national provider of beverage grade liquid CO2 to the food service and hospitality industry. We have an...

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Paratransit Driver

  • Beacon Mobility
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

SCR Medical Transportation LLC Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026. Job Location: 1798 Hagemann Dr. Batavia, IL 60510 Pay - $25.00/hour...

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Union Driver 1 - Non CDL

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

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Yardhorse Driver - Full OR Part-Time - 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts

  • Menard Inc.
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Plano, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago

YARDHORSE DRIVERS $20.55/HR Full-time + $1.00 YARDHORSE INCENTIVE Expectations: o Ability to learn to drive a semi-tractor trailer on site o Previous experience is not necessary, but welcome o Be...

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Driver

  • HALLCON CORP
  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Driver Req #12096 Oswego, IL, USA Elwood, IL, USA Orland Hills, IL, USA Lockport, IL, USA Romeoville, IL, USA Preston Heights, IL, USA New Lenox, IL, USA Joliet, IL, USA Shorewood, IL, USA Crest...

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CDL - Class A Yard Driver

  • DHL Supply Chain
  • Plainfield, IL (2 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL (2 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 15 days ago

CDL Class A Yard Driver . Plainfield, IL Pay: $27.50 per hour Time and a half after 40hrs $1 tanker and Hazmat Endorsement Per hour Work/Life Balance Schedule: Work Schedule - Wednesday 12:00AM -...

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Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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